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Digital Currency Revolution Series: Brave New Coin Introduces ‘BNC Pro’ and Liquid.com To Host BNC IEO

Oct 01, 2019 12:40 pm UTC| Research & Analysis Digital Currency Insights & Views

The renowned data provider of high-value cryptocurrency market, Brave New Coin(BNC),introducedthe launch of its BNC Pro which is going to be cryptocurrency management platform. The platform intends to provide users with a...

Cryptocurrency Derivatives Series: Bitcoin Position Proxies Based on Open Interest in BitMEX Perpetual Swap and CME Bitcoin Futures Contracts

Oct 01, 2019 06:26 am UTC| Research & Analysis Digital Currency Insights & Views

Contemplating with the price being decreased, along with that the declining OI (refer monthly open interest data which is in the negative numbers in the above nutshell provided by CME group and refer 1stexhibit for sloping...

Regulatory Series on Cryptocurrencies: US-CFTC Slams Pennsylvanian Individual For Fraudulent Bitcoin Scheme

Oct 01, 2019 05:42 am UTC| Research & Analysis Digital Currency Insights & Views

In aCFTCs complaint alleging that, in or about 2018,Pennsylvania-based individualJon Barry Thompsoninduced two customers to send roughly $7 million to fund the purchase of bitcoin with misrepresentations that he or the...

Digital Currency Revolution Series: Quick Glance at Landscape of Crypto-Hedge Fund

Sep 30, 2019 12:06 pm UTC| Research & Analysis Digital Currency Insights & Views

Bitcoin upholds its value as a store of value digitally, asset with non-sovereignty, immutable, inflation-free features. The regulatory barriers, a potential dearth of dollar globally and the lingering uncertainty in the...

Cryptocurrency Derivatives Series: Bitcoin Traders’ Eyes on Volumes and Open Interest at CME and Bakkt

Sep 30, 2019 07:38 am UTC| Research & Analysis Digital Currency Insights & Views

Bitcoin price sinks below $8k mark in major exchanges creates renewed short-term selling opportunities. For instance,BTCUSDat Coinbase, while sliding below $9,000 - 8.5 marks, anyone can easily make out the huge bearish...

Cryptocurrency Derivatives Series: Bitcoin at Coinbase Diverges From Bitcoin Futures at CME

Sep 30, 2019 05:54 am UTC| Research & Analysis Digital Currency Insights & Views

BTCUSDat Coinbase, forms dragonfly doji at $7,826 levels, but the bullish pattern is yet to get the better clarity from the technical indicators. The doji that could be deceptive as both the leading and lagging...

Truly smart homes could help dementia patients live independently

Sep 28, 2019 14:09 pm UTC| Insights & Views Real Estate

You might already have whats often called a smart home, with your lights or music connected to voice-controlled technology such as Alexa or Siri. But when researchers talk about smart homes, we usually mean technologies...

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Economy

Stock Futures Dip as S&P 500, Nasdaq Hit Record Highs Amid Rising U.S.-Iran Tensions

U.S. stock index futures moved slightly lower on Wednesday evening after major benchmarks, including the SP 500 and Nasdaq Composite, closed at fresh record highs. Investors remained cautious as geopolitical tensions...

Oil Prices Rise as U.S.-Iran Tensions and Strait of Hormuz Disruptions Persist

Oil prices climbed during Asian trading on Thursday, supported by ongoing geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran and continued disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. The lack of progress in diplomatic...

Gold Prices Edge Higher Amid Middle East Tensions and Ceasefire Uncertainty

Gold prices inched higher on Wednesday as investors balanced geopolitical developments in the Middle East with shifting market sentiment and a slightly stronger U.S. dollar. Spot gold rose 0.4% to $4,740.15 per ounce,...

New Zealand Labour Backs India Free Trade Deal, Boosting Chances of Parliamentary Approval

New Zealands opposition Labour Party has announced it will support the proposed free trade agreement (FTA) with India, significantly increasing the likelihood of the deal passing through parliament. The decision comes...

Iran Tightens Grip on Strait of Hormuz as Oil Prices Surge

Tensions in the Middle East escalated after Iran seized two vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping route, intensifying the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict and disrupting international oil supply chains. The...

Politics

U.S. Criticizes Airspace Denials to Taiwan President as China Influence Grows

The United States has raised concerns after several African nations reportedly revoked overflight clearances for Taiwans president, calling the move a misuse of international aviation systems and an example of growing...

Mexico Senate Seeks Answers on Deadly Chihuahua Crash Involving U.S. and Mexican Officials

A Mexican Senate committee has formally requested key officials from the state of Chihuahua to provide detailed information a fatal car crash that resulted in the deaths of two U.S. officials and two Mexican officials. The...

Argentina Proposes Electoral Reform to Cut Costs and End Mandatory Primaries

Argentinas government has introduced a sweeping electoral reform bill aimed at reducing public spending, increasing transparency, and tightening political party regulations. The proposal, submitted to Congress on...

Israeli Airstrike in Northern Gaza Kills Five Palestinians Amid Fragile Ceasefire

An Israeli airstrike in northern Gaza has killed five Palestinians, including three children, according to local health officials, marking another deadly incident despite an ongoing ceasefire agreement. The strike...

Trump Administration Proposes New Rule to Limit Joint Employer Liability

The Trump administration has introduced a proposed rule that could significantly reshape how companies are held accountable for labor violations involving contractors and franchise workers. Announced by the U.S. Department...

Science

China vs. NASA: The New Moon Race and What's at Stake by 2030

The space race is back and this time, its a direct competition between the United States and China for dominance on the lunar surface. NASAs Artemis II mission recently made history when four astronauts flew farther into...

NASA Artemis II: First Crewed Moon Mission Since Apollo Takes Four Astronauts on 10-Day Lunar Journey

NASAs Artemis II mission launched Wednesday, marking humanitys return to crewed lunar exploration for the first time since the Apollo era. Carrying four astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft, this historic 10-day mission...

NASA's Artemis II Mission: First Crewed Lunar Journey Since Apollo

NASA's Artemis II Crew Arrives in Florida for Historic Moon Mission

The four astronauts chosen for NASAs Artemis II mission have touched down at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, marking the beginning of final launch preparations for the first crewed lunar journey in over 50 years. NASA...

SpaceX Pivots Toward Moon City as Musk Reframes Long-Term Space Vision

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has revealed a significant shift in the companys near-term space exploration strategy, announcing that SpaceX is now prioritizing the development of a self-growing city on the Moon rather than focusing...

Technology

Tesla Earnings Beat Expectations as EV Growth Holds Amid Robotics and AI Shift

Tesla reported stronger-than-expected first-quarter 2026 earnings, driven largely by resilience in its core electric vehicle business, even as the company continues shifting focus toward artificial intelligence, robotics,...

SK Hynix Reports Record Q1 Profit Surge Driven by AI Memory Chip Demand

SK Hynix Inc. (KS:000660) delivered a standout performance in the first quarter, reporting a dramatic surge in operating profit that exceeded market expectations. The South Korean semiconductor giant benefited...

Florida Launches Criminal Probe Into OpenAI Over FSU Shooting Incident

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced Tuesday that the state has opened a criminal investigation into OpenAI and its AI chatbot, ChatGPT, following a deadly shooting at Florida State University last year. The...

Meta Expands AI Training With Employee Activity Tracking Tools

Meta is advancing its artificial intelligence strategy by introducing new internal tracking software designed to capture employee interactions on workplace systems. The initiative, known as the Model Capability Initiative...

SK Hynix to Invest $13 Billion in AI Chip Packaging Facility

South Koreas SK Hynix is accelerating its push into the artificial intelligence semiconductor market with a major new investment aimed at strengthening its global competitiveness. The company announced plans to invest...